Exploring Inherited and Acquired Traits

The video tutorial explores the concepts of inherited and acquired traits using examples from nature. It begins with a comparison of a young cactus plant and its parent, highlighting similarities and differences due to inheritance. The tutorial then examines a dog and its puppies, illustrating inherited traits and introducing acquired traits through the example of a missing tail. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to investigate traits in living organisms around them.

What are the two types of traits discussed in the video?

• Dominant and recessive

• Inherited and acquired

• Physical and behavioral

• Genetic and environmental

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How does the young cactus plant differ from the parent plant?

• It is smaller and has a bulge on one side

• It has a different type of stem

• It has no thorns

• It is a different color

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What is the term used to describe the passing of traits from parents to offspring?

• Mutation

• Adaptation

• Evolution

• Inheritance

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Which trait is NOT inherited by the puppies from their parent dog?

• Fluffy coat

• Short tail

• Similar fur color

• Same eye shape

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What is an example of an acquired trait mentioned in the video?

• Big muscles from sports

• Fur pattern

• Fluffy coat

• Eye color

Why didn't the puppies inherit the short tail of their parent dog?

• It was a genetic mutation

• It was a dominant trait

• It was an acquired trait due to an accident

• It was a recessive trait

Which of the following is NOT an example of an acquired trait?

• Eye color

• Developing big muscles

• Learning to play music

• Painting skills

What should students do to start their own investigation?

• Conduct a survey

• Watch more videos

• Make a list of traits in living organisms around them

• Read a book about traits

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Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Short tail due to an accident

• Eye shape

• Painting skills

• Big muscles from sports

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What is the main difference between inherited and acquired traits?

• Inherited traits are physical, acquired traits are behavioral

• Inherited traits are learned, acquired traits are genetic

• Inherited traits are temporary, acquired traits are permanent

• Inherited traits are genetic, acquired traits are due to environmental or accidental changes

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